Totoro Keyring!!!

So hey everyone! Sorry for not posting for a while... But anyway, back onto the subject of this post- the Totoro keyring I made in DT out of pewter. Here's a pic of it!

Cool eh? I cut out the design on wood using 2D design and the laser cutter and after casting it spent a couple of lessons filing, wet and drying (sanding for metal) and polishing. Well it was definitely fun making it! I've still have to make a box though with a brass lid (I might do some gallifrayan on it XP) , so look forward to seeing that as well! Bye!

Meeting Kelesy Ellison!!!!

Ohayo! So as you know, I went to Animanga POP expo in Bristol this weekend and did some very cool things and I even got to meet a very special guest! That's right ( as you probably guessed by the title-) Kelesy Ellison!!! So luckily I got to ask her a few questions and she seemed really nice! Here is the link to the video!

Interview with Kelesy Ellison!

So all that ends well! But yeah, I had a great time and thank you Kelesy for giving me the time out of your schedule. Until next time! Bye!

Animanga POP Expo: Return of Rekushi!!!

Hello fellow Otakus! Before we begin, I am soo sorry this post took so long to come out- I was editing the video and I wanted to put a link in this post :). Anyway, remember the Animanga POP Expo I went to earlier this year? Well guess what? They've returned and this time in Bristol!!! So of course I decided to go (I really enjoyed the last one). This time I've entered two competitions (manga and cosplay) so I'm pretty excited!!!
So here's a link to what happened on the day.
So first I transformed into my cosplay...
Cosplay transformation!!

And heres a blog of my day!
AnimangaPOPExpo!

So after getting ready in cosplay, ect. we finally arrived after a long drive to the venue. First, I needed to sort out tickets and hand in my drawing for the manga comp. Then afterwards, we walked around some of the stalls and check times/booked in for the cosplay comp as well.

Here are some super amazing awesome photos and clips of the day!

 So Yeah! I had a great day, unfortunately I didn't win either of the manga or the cosplay competition, but life goes on! Thank you soooo much to the organisers and until next time!

Japan400!

Ohayo! Okay, so this weekend I had some fun in Plymouth celebrating the Japan 400 and did some super fun stuff! I got to do epic craft making (origami cranes X3, drawing manga and ongiri making) and even got to learn how to write my name in Japanese! There were amazing stalls and a market fair. Anyway I had a great weekend and I really enjoyed going round all the stalls and trying all the different things. Until next time!

Professor Layton, Pokemon and other favourite games!!!

Konnichwa my fellow otakus! After spending a week without wifi, I felt like I needed to get some gaming done, not to mention finding a Professor Layton game at a car boot sale- so I decided that I might share with you my top 5 games (DS) to play!!!

1. Pokemon.
It's fun. It's fairly simple and let's just say there's a reason why almost everyone (even non-otakus) have heard of it. I like this game because, no matter how old you get, it's something you'll enjoy. However, even though it's fun to play, it does have some downsides, for example- the repeating plotline. Other than that, great game.

2. Professor Layton.
Good for fans of Sherlock and riddles. I love this game for its great storylines and puzzles, not to mention animated clips in between. The downside is however, that the later games extend to other consoles, which is annoying if you can't afford a new console, or don't want to get one.

3. Super Mario Bros.
Fun. Lasts long. One of the traditional games that everyone loves. It can be irritating, but the epic worlds and levels (plus power ups) are what makes it unique.

4. Final Fantasy.
One of the best RPGs. It has battles, epic graphics and a lot of tactics. I like this game because it has good characters and a nice storyline. Bad points- it's quite confusing trying to fight with 5-8 characters at once!

5. Sonic and Mario at the Olympic Games.
Even though I am not the sportiest of people, I enjoy playing this game mainly because it's fun and competitive. The mini games are also great and the wide range of sports you can play is good. Great for a collaboration  character game.

So there we are! I thought it would be nice to do something slightly different to my normal post, seeing as I rarely do any posts to do with gaming. Till next time sayonara!!!

YouTube channel XD

Hey! I am back and gonna share some pretty cool news! But first a question.

WHAT DO YOU CALL A DEER WITH NO EYES?

No idea. Really, I'm clueless. My friend asked me once, but I have no idea what the answer is. Anyway, bad jokes aside, this post is about my YouTube channel..... I'm finally making videos!!! Okay, I was going to mention this in the previous post, but I thought it would be better to do a full post on it now.

 After a lot of persuasion (and I mean a lot) I somehow managed to negotiate with my mum. Please come and watch by searching Rekushi San into the YouTube search bar, it would mean so much to see what you guys think (after all it's gonna be the video version of this blog- sorta) So yeah come and watch!!!! 

So here's the trailer I made...

I had a lot of fun making the video, even if it ended up being 43 seconds (I have to admit, the tackle scene was probably the most fun, plus no one got hurt, which is always a bonus). But anyway please do check it out and give your opinion. I like opinions.

Anyway, that's it for now! Bye!

500 Views!!!!!

Hello again! And welcome to my blog! Enough of the chat show intro, and more into the subject of this post! As of today 500 people have read my blog (or at least viewed it XP)!!!! So, for this joyous occasion of mine and for a thank you for bearing with my slightly over optimistic opening (and obviously for reading!) I've decided to do something crazy!....well not too crazy, but still fun anyhow! I'm gonna do something slightly different to normal and do a mega otaku multiple choice quiz! So here it is!

Rekushi's Super Amazing Mega Otaku Quiz!!!!!!

In this quiz I will use both my own knowledge and some info from my other posts. There will also be 3 rounds of 6 questions plus a bonus, each question is worth 1 point except the bonus which is 2, so get a pen and paper to write your answers down (or just use your head, either way is okay!) also feel free to be competitive and play with your otaku buddies!

Round 1- Anime

Q1- In Fairy Tail, what is the name of the dragon that raised Natsu?
A) Gajeel  B) Happy  C) Igneel

Q2- What in are the Elric brothers searching for?
A) The Shikon jewel  B) The Philosophers stone  C) The Raves

Q3- Which magical girls series has three villains named after puddings/food?
A) Sailor Moon  B) Tokyo Mew  C) Mermaid Melody

Q4- Where does the main protagonist of Dog Days come from?
A) Cornwall  B) Tokyo  C) New York

Q5- In Tegami Bachi, who is Lag looking for?
A) Niche  B) His Mother  C) Gauche

Q6- Which one of these anime's main character is called Kyoko?
A) Inuyasha  B) Skip Beat  C) Sword Art Online

Q7BONUS- What is the nick-name Yukio is called by Rin and Shura?

Round 2- Manga

Q1- Who is the author of Full Metal Alchemist?
A) Hiromu Arakawa  B) Takahiro Arai  C) Masashi Kishimoto

Q2- Which one of these anime's aren't based off  manga?
A) The melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya  B) Natsume's book of friends  C) Hetalia

Q3- What type of manga is Koutora San?
A) Shounen  B) A four panel  C) Fantasy

Q4- Which Shoujo sub-genre means high school or secondary school?
A) Gakuen  B) Jidaimono  C) Mahokka

Q5- Which one these manga's isn't shounen?
A) Death note  B) Naruto  C) Pokemon Black and White

Q6- Manga is a type of....?
A) Art  B) Program  C) Light novel

Q7BONUS- What was one of the first manga series to be translated and released in the west?
A) Akira  B) Barefoot gen  C) Ranma 1/2

Round 3- This blog

Q1- What was the first full cosplay I did?
A) Rose Tyler  B) Edward Elric  C) Naruto Uzumaki

Q2-  What type of animal was the plushie in crazy critters post?
A) Dog  B) Pikachu  C) Cat

Q3- How many drawing posts have I written/drawn?
A) 2  B) 6  C) 4

Q4- What was the name of the first expo I went to?
A) Comic Con  B) Hyper Japan  C) Animanga POP

Q5- What was the first tutorial I made?
A) A Inuyasha bracelet   B) Rin headphone covers  C) Naruto headband

Q6- How many anime series have I watched (post wise)?
A) 20  B) 55  C) 100

Q7BONUS- How many blogs have I written/owned?
A) 1  B)2  C)3

Answer Time!!!

Round one
Q1 C
Q2 B
Q3 B
Q4 A
Q5 B
Q6 B
Q7BONUS Four eyes Scaredy Cat


Round 2
Q1A
Q2A
Q3B
Q4A
Q5A
Q6A
Q7BONUS B

Round 3
Q1B
Q2C
Q3B
Q4C
Q5A
Q6C
Q7BONUS C

Score
1-3 You still have yet to learn the secrets of the Otaku, young Skywalker
4-7 Keep trying, you'll get there, just for now, watch as much anime and read as much manga as possible.
8-11 Okay, halfway there. Still need a bit of homing on your Otaku skills
12-15 That's better! If you keep going, you'll definitely become a powerful Otaku!
16-18 Well done! You are indeed a master of your art!
19-20 Congratulations!!!You are the Ultimate Otaku!!! 

So, that's it! Did you have fun? I definitely did! Til' next time!

Cosplay Collage

Konnichiwa my Otaku friends! I had some free time so I decided to dress up and make a collage of all the cosplay costumes I've done so far. So here they are!

First is my first cosplay, Ed Elric. Ah, all those hours hand sewing the pattern on the back, but in the end it was worth it right?

Next is my Naruto cosplay (you know, the one which all the photos were deleted). I'm actually super happy with this one. I really wish I could walk around town like this...

And finally, my Rin/Pikachu mix up cosplay. This was made up on my onesie, short blonde wig and Rin headphones, so I didn't really do a post on it (except making the headphones).

So that's it for the minute! Which was your favourite? Hopefully in the future I'll make more cosplays of other characters, but until then, Bye!